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EPSRC Reference:	GR/K67823/01
Title:	TRACKING AND WATER INGRESS IN GLASS REINFORCED COMPOSITES
Principal Investigator:	Harris, Professor S
Other Investigators:	Thomas, Professor D Noble, Dr B
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Project Partners:	Pre Nexus Migration
Department:	Sch of Mech Materials Manuf Eng Mgt
Organisation:	University of Nottingham
Scheme:	LINK
Starts:	01 April 1996	Ends:	31 March 1998	Value (£):	74,262
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Materials Processing
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Energy
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This part of the project has been designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the degradation mechanisms which occur in glass reinforced polymers (polyester and acrylic) when they are subjected to mechanical loads, high intensity electrical fields and aqueous environments. Studies will be made of water absorption and surface tracking in specially designed rigs. The pattern of water take up in the resins will be examined and microscopic examination of the damage which results when electrical discharge occurs will take place. The influence of glass fibre-resin interfaces, fibre orientation and oxide additions to the resin on the damage patterns will be characterised. The results will be made available to industrial partners to provide guidance on manufacturing methods for the material and for the improved design of insulation.
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